OC Caravan | Macy Gray | Justin Bower

OC CARAVAN
Justin Bower & Macy Gray

(L-R) Jill Kirkwood Harvey, Keariene Muizz, Macy Gray, and April Johnson at KX 93.5 FM
Photo Credit: Faye's Captured Moments

PODCAST LINK: KX 93.5 FM | OC Caravan | Macy Gray | Justin Bower

UP TO SPEED: JUSTIN BOWER

Justin Bower is as upbeat as he is off-beat, and I say that as a compliment.  There is a confidence and humility broiling in the thick tenor of his voice as syllables detonate, unsuspectingly, in the same manner as his art.  There is a quiet storm systematically unleashed by Justin. It is strategic, mathematical, and even, which balances the chaos that ripples through the canvas like a mirror crashing on the ground.  His paintings assault you with thier beauty and their larger-than-life dimensions announce, by the breadth of their scale, foot by imperial foot, wall by alpine wall, that we are in the eye of his storm.   And like accomplices casing rooms for something of value -our eyes can not divert from such treasure.  Our pupils widen in wonder, trying to reconcile the shattered parts of ourselves through his pigment-infused rebellion; a dialogue that has somehow begun, miraculously, subsumed in our lifetime, encapsulated in the now.

In his work there is a presence. In his work there is a sense of urgency as we are "visited" by another version of ourselves; the future becomes a part of the immediate as we are transported, in the blink of an eye, to accommodate his adaptation of who we are.


www.justinbower.com

(Images courtesy of the artist)

Spaceboy V (7' x 6'), 2013  Justin Bower

Artist Justin Bower with wife Jaclyn Bower and son.
Moment of Collision (11' x 9'), 2013 Justin Bower

Body Builder Lauren Powers Drops in Studio

 OC CARAVAN ADVENTURES
LAUREN POWERS

KX 93.5 FM Laguna Beach | Radio Caravan Team
Jim Bastian, Jill Kirkwood Harvey, Keariene Muizz, April Johnson, (Guest) Lauren Powers, Katy Fetters & Scott Hays

PODCAST LINK: KX 93.5 FM | OC Caravan | Chris Mulkey | Lauren Powers

Lauren Powers is an OC based body builder.  She stopped in to the show to discuss her series of plastic surgeries and forthcoming book. If she looks familiar you may have seen her on the "Real Housewives of Orange County" or in Lady GaGa's "Telephone" music video.  There's no shortage of talent in our community.  Lauren got the entire KX 93.5 FM, Radio Caravan team fired up! #flexin

Lauren Powers with Lady GaGa

"Up to Speed" with Keariene Muizz | Arts & Culture Reporter for Radio Caravan on KX 93.5 FM

Keariene Muizz | Covering Arts & Culture Live On-Air on KX 93.5 FM

Join me, live, each week at 8 am (Pacific Standard Time) to hear my segment "Up to Speed," where I get listeners current on the latest and greatest in the art world. The current scope of my show segment has led to the breakdown of phenomenal one-on-on interviews with A-List talent -from galleries, artists, sculptors, dancers, curators and critics. 

For national and international listeners you can still listen live. Just set your alarm and  Click Here!

(Podcasts to come...)

Paris Everyday | Snapshot of Fall Look Book

Don't ask me how the photographer managed to trick my crooked smile from making an appearance, but some moments are just good to you.

Wearing the I (heart) Rock n Roll industrial cardboard cuff & matching earrings in this shot. Available now at The Seed People's Market at The Camp in Costa Mesa. Soon to be found in retailers nationwide.

I'm also designing jewelry freelance and it's being purchased by a major retailer. Wish I could say more but I guess that's why G-d made confidentiality agreements, right?!  :S

I actually don't like talking about things until they happen, which may be why I'm the world's slowest blogger. In any event, I do somehow feel that the best part of my life is taking place now.

Photo Credit: (The Amazing) Mr. Wesley Singh

KickStarter Project Rewards

KickStarter Pyramid of the Imagination Painting

KickStarter ExNoism Lily

KickStarter Postcard Reward

KickStarter Reward Concept

Kickstarter T Shirt Design | Concept #1

Kickstarter T Shirt Design Concept #1

EXNOISM: The Rebirth of Athena

The Rebirth of Athena

Oil on Canvas | Work in Progress

Based on the warrior bodice of the Athena statue located in the Louvre.
This segment of the painting was stretched on my body and hand sewn
to achieve the multidemensional effects of ExNoism.

live artfully...

The Homage Collection

LIVE PARIS EVERYDAY

The monogrammed cardboard cuff is here
visit our website for details

Collectible Custom Cigar Box Purse

The first four purses out of twelve which are available now.
Created and signed by artist Keariene Muizz.

Available for a limited time only.
Visit the accessories area of the Muizz Gallery website to place your order.

Keariene Muizz | Art Beyond Life

Contemporary Artist Keariene Muizz

R.I.P. Remembering Is Possessing

Contemporary Artist Keariene Muizz

Paris Everyday | Accessories & Apparel

In G-d We Tote

Upholding Elegance | Interiors

In the habit of making really gigantic sketches, lately.
It's something I've been dreaming of for a while now.

Faces of the Fallen | Afghanistan

THE SOLDIER SERIES: A SALUTE TO THE SOUL

Ever since my sister was in Iraq, nearly three years ago, I always had a habit of going to the Washington Post and checking for updates. I know it sounds strange, but when you're a million miles apart and communication is rare, you start finding new ways to yeild the information you're searching for.

As I prepare this next collection I can't help but think of those who never made it home.

I have decided to post the faces of these men, from time to time, because these are the names that should be in the news and talked about....so I hope you don't mind indulging me by allowing this blog to serve as a memorial from time to time.

Fallen Soldiers of June 2011

Operation Enduring Freedom

Spec. James L. Adair Carthage, Texas, U.S.	Sepc. Christian M. Adams Sierra Vista, Arizona, U.S.
Sgt. Roger L. Adams Jr. Jacksonville, North Carolina, U.S.	Lance Cpl. Patrick R. Adle Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Pfc. Daniel J. Agami Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S.	Sgt. James C. Akin Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Hospitalman Zachary M. Alday Donalsonville, Georgia, U.S.	Staff Sgt. Leroy E. Alexander Dale City, Virginia, U.S.
1st Lt. Louis E. Allen Milford, Pennsylvania, U.S.	Spec. Brian M. Anderson Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S.
Cpl. Andy D. Anderson Falls Church, Virginia, U.S.	Spec. Scott A. Andrews Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
Sgt. John D. Aragon Antioch, California, U.S.	Sgt. Roberto Arizola Jr. Laredo, Texas, U.S.
Sgt. Larry R. Arnold Sr. Carriere, Mississippi, U.S.	Staff Sgt. Travis W. Atkins Bozeman, Montana, U.S.
Pfc. Shawn M. Atkins Parker, Colorado, U.S.	Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson Cupertino, California, U.S.
Spec. David J. Babineau Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.	Petty Officer 2nd Class Cesar O. Baez Pomona, California, U.S.
Lance Cpl. Michael C. Bailey Park Hills, Missouri, U.S.	Cpl. Riley E. Baker Pacific, Missouri, U.S.
Sgt. Juan C. Baldeosingh Newport, North Carolina, U.S.	Tech. Sgt. Ryan A. Balmer Mishawaka, Indiana, U.S.
Maj. Rocco M. Barnes Los Angeles, California, U.S.	Airman 1st Class Eric M. Barnes Lorain, Ohio, U.S.
1st Sgt. Robert N. Barton Roxie, Mississippi, U.S.	Staff Sgt. John C. Beale Riverdale, Georgia, U.S.
Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert New Castle, Indiana, U.S.	Sgt. Christopher R. Bell Golden, Mississippi, U.S.
Staff Sgt. Nicholas P. Bellard El Paso, Texas, U.S.	Pfc. David J. Bentz III Newfield, New Jersey, U.S.
Staff Sgt. Marvin Best Prosser, Washington, U.S.	Spec. Paul A. Beyer Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
Staff Sgt. Mario J. Bievre Glendale Heights, Illinois, U.S.	Lance Cpl. Dustin V. Birch Saint Anthony, Idaho, U.S.
Spec. Robert L. Bittiker Jacksonville, North Carolina, U.S.	1st Sgt. John D. Blair Calhoun, Georgia, U.S.
Staff Sgt. Richard A. Blakley Plainfield, Indiana, U.S.	Lance Cpl. Jeremy L. Bohlman Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Lance Cpl. Todd J. Bolding Manvel, Texas, U.S.	Petty Officer 3rd Class Doyle W. Bollinger Jr. Poteau, Oklahoma, U.S.
Spec. Val J. Borm Sidney, Nebraska, U.S.	Pfc. Brian J. Bradbury Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
Sgt. Mark A. Bradley Cuba, New York, U.S.	1st Lt. Brian N. Bradshaw Steilacoom, Washington, U.S.
Cpl. Dustin R. Brisky Round Rock, Texas, U.S.	Maj. Sid W. Brookshire Missouri, U.S.
Sgt. William E. Brown Phil Campbell, Alabama, U.S.	Pfc. Joshua D. Brown Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Sgt. Charles R. Browning Tucson, Arizona, U.S.